Sports

Chiropractic and concussion in sport: a narrative review of the literature

Claire D. Johnson, DC Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 12, Issue 4, December 2013, Pages 216–229 Abstract Objective Concussion is a common sporting injury that may be seen by doctors of chiropractic and should be managed following current practice guidelines. The purpose of this abstract is to present a literature review on chiropractic management of […]

Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest and after resistance exercise

Oliver C Witard November 20, 2013, doi: 10.3945/​ajcn.112.055517 Am J Clin Nutr January 2014 ajcn.055517 Abstract Background: The intake of whey, compared with casein and soy protein intakes, stimulates a greater acute response of muscle protein synthesis (MPS) to protein ingestion in rested and exercised muscle. Objective: We characterized the dose-response relation of postabsorptive rates […]

Limited and Asymmetrical Fundamental Movement Patterns Predict Injury in American Football Players

Kiesel KB,et al J Sport Rehabil. 2013 Nov 14. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed Reference:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/24225032/ Affiliation Abstract CONTEXT: Previous injury is the strongest risk factor for future injury in sports. It has been proposed that motor control changes, such as movement limitation and asymmetry, associated with injury and pain may be perpetuated as part […]

Study: Young athletes have high rate of sports-related low back pain injury

ORLANDO, Fla.— Researchers have found that low back pain is the third most common sports-related injury in young athletes after knee and ankle injuries, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition. “If a young athlete has lower back pain for 2 weeks or longer, it is imperative […]

Precompetition Manipulative Treatment and Performance Among Virginia Tech Athletes During 2 Consecutive Football Seasons

A Preliminary, Retrospective Report Per Gunnar Brolinson, DO Abstract Context: One of the goals of providing manipulative treatment such as osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is to restore maximal, pain-free movement of the musculoskeletal system and to enhance neuromuscular function. Anecdotally, some athletes have reported that their athletic performance improves after manipulative treatment. Objective: To develop preliminary data […]

Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Foot and Ankle Injuries

AuthorsSmith JT, et al. Show all Journal Foot Ankle Int. 2013 Oct 14. [Epub ahead of print] Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Foot and Ankle Injuries AuthorsSmith JT, et al. Show all Journal Foot Ankle Int. 2013 Oct 14. [Epub ahead of print] Affiliation Brigham Foot and Ankle Center at the Faulkner, […]

Barefoot running: an evaluation of current hypothesis, future research and clinical applications

Nicholas Tam Br J Sports Med doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013-092404 Published Online First 9 October 2013 There has been a plethora of interest and subsequent research into the area of barefoot running – particularly pertaining to the premise that it may provide a mechanism of reducing injury risk. Those supporting the concept claim our evolutionary roots as long-distance […]

Probiotic Supplementation Reduces the Duration and Incidence of Infections in Elite Rugby Players

Keywords: INFECTIONS, ATHLETES, IMMUNE FUNCTION – Probiotics Reference: “Probiotic supplementation reduces the duration and incidence of infections but not severity in elite rugby union players,” Haywood BA, Black KE, et al, J Sci Sport, 2013 Aug 30; [Epub ahead of print]. (Address: Department of Human Nutrition, University of Otago, New Zealand). Summary: In a randomized, […]

Why Runners Don’t Get Knee Arthritis

By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS SEPTEMBER 25, 2013, 12:01 AM Link to article:  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/25/why-runners-dont-get-knee-arthritis/?_r=0 One of the most entrenched beliefs about running, at least among nonrunners, is that it causes arthritis and ruins knees. But a nifty new study finds that this idea is a myth and distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of […]

Barefoot Running and Patellofemoral Joint Stress

Barefoot Running and Patellofemoral Joint Stress Br J Sports Med doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013-092160 Take your shoes off to reduce patellofemoral joint stress during running Jason Bonacci Patellofemoral joint (PFJ) stress is the most common source of knee pain in runners. There is significant interest in determining the influence ofrunning shoes on factors that contribute to PFJ stress. […]

Heart Arrhythmias in Athletes

Heart Arrhythmias in Athletes The Study:  Risk of arrhythmias in 52 755 long-distance cross-country skiers: a cohort study. The Facts: The study looked at the association between the number of completed cross country ski races and finishing times of participants to their risk of heart arrhythmia . 52,755 athletes with no history of cardiovascular disease, […]

To Stretch or Not Stretch

From Science In Brief The Study: Acute effect of passive static stretching on lower-body strength in moderately trained men. The Facts: The author wanted to study the short term effect of static stretching on lower body strength. Participants were all male, age 18-24 years, with a “moderate” level of fitness. Two distinctly different supervised warm-up […]

Which screening tools can predict injury to the lower extremities in team sports?: a systematic review.

Sports Med. 2012 Sep 1;42(9):791-815. doi: 10.2165/11632730-000000000-00000. Dallinga JM1, Benjaminse A, Lemmink KA. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Injuries to lower extremities are common in team sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, football and field hockey. Considering personal grief, disabling consequences and high costs caused by injuries to lower extremities, the importance for the prevention of […]

Sports, Pelvic Pain and Associated Symptoms

Originally published in Massage Today July, 2010, Vol. 10, Issue 07 There is abundant research linking pelvic pain, and associated urinary tract symptoms, with various sporting activities. The studies reported on in this brief review are offered as a caution – particularly against excessive training and sport in early life. In contrast however, with a […]